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CX03 KCC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,340 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,234 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm

front no plate faded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2017 54,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

front no plate faded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,714 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,424 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,098 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 32,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,859 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,344 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,337 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CX03 KCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX03 KCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX03 KCC registered?

CX03 KCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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